Goudhurst, The Chequers 1902
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At the time of this photograph, Thomas Bathgate was landlord of the Chequers, serving Style and Winch ales. During the 18th century, many of the pubs in the Weald were frequented by vicious smuggling gangs that dominated the area. Most notorious was 'the Hawkhurst Gang', which included the three Kingsmill brothers, residents of Goudhurst. Eventually the village had enough of the gang, and under the leadership of Corporal Sturt challenged the 100-strong gang to a pitched battle on 20 April 1747. Known as the Battle of Goudhurst, this resulted in the deaths of three of the smugglers, including one of their leaders.
An extract from Villages of Kent Photographic Memories.
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